Oral history interview with Beeler Haines, 1974 Nov. 27 / conducted by Susan Chappell.

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Oral history interview with Beeler Haines, 1974 Nov. 27 / conducted by Susan Chappell.

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Beeler Haines describes his experiences as a member of the blue ribbon grand jury during the cleanup of Phenix City following Albert Patterson's assassination in 1954. He compares this experience to his prior jury service and talks about the corruption and crime that had been rampant in the town. He talks about the cases they heard as well as the presiding judge, Walter Jones, and the prosecuting attorney, George Johnson. Mr. Haines also discusses his views about the results of the grand jury's work.

Typescript: 11 leaves, bound ; 29 cm.Sound recording: part of Track 1 on 1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, 2 track ; 7 in.

Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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Columbus State University, Simon Schwob Memorial Library

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Haines, Beeler,

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Beeler Haines is a lifelong resident of Phenix City, Ala. He was an employee of Sears and Roebuck and served on the blue ribbon grand jury during the 1954 cleanup of crime and corruption in Phenix City. From the description of Oral history interview with Beeler Haines, 1974 Nov. 27 / conducted by Susan Chappell. (Columbus State University). WorldCat record id: 74322880 ...

Chappell, Susan

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